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Broadway Limited HO PRR P5a Boxcab #4728 Paragon3 Sound/DCC – 5936: Scale, Layout & Compatibility Guide
This page is devoted to Broadway Limited HO PRR P5a Boxcab #4728 Paragon3 Sound/DCC – 5936, the exact ho scale electric locomotive sold under the Broadway Limited Imports record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.
Exact identity and distinguishing details
- Exact product: Broadway Limited HO PRR P5a Boxcab #4728 Paragon3 Sound/DCC – 5936
- Brand or vendor: Broadway Limited Imports
- Product type: HO Scale Electric Locomotive
- SKU or catalog key: BLI5936
- Scale stated in the record: HO scale
- Road or release number: 4728
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $429.99 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
A correct match requires more than recognizing the brand. The scale marker HO scale is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The number 4728 separates this release from visually similar versions. The item number BLI5936 provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.
The verified description in context
The product page identifies the item this way: “Broadway Limited 5936 PRR P5a Boxcab #4728 is an HO scale electric locomotive finished in Dark Green Locomotive Enamel with buff-yellow Roman lettering. The model uses BLI Paragon3 Sound/DC/DCC, a die-cast body and chassis, operating Kadee-compatible couplers and road-specific detail. Manufacturer: Broadway Limited Imports Item number: 5936 Item number: BLI5936 Scale: HO / 1:87 Road name: Pennsylvania Railroad Road number: 4728 Locomotive: P5a Boxcab Control: Paragon3 Sound / DC / DCC” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, item number and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.
Planning around the exact item
Model-railroad compatibility for Broadway Limited HO PRR P5a Boxcab #4728 Paragon3 Sound/DCC – 5936 begins with the exact scale and item identity, then moves to operating details. Item number BLI5936 should be matched before relying on a review of a nearby road number or decoder format. Coupler type, wheel standard, minimum radius, control interface and power requirements must be confirmed when they are not stated.
A road name or locomotive family can describe appearance without guaranteeing mechanical interchangeability. The exact release number, scale and photographed hardware determine whether the item belongs on the intended layout.
Second-pass inspection
Layout planning should include the item’s storage and handling path as well as operation. Long cars, tall structures and fragile details can fit the nominal scale but still conflict with curves, tunnels, platforms or storage trays.
Photograph the model from both sides and the underside when it enters the roster. Those images preserve reporting marks and hardware details for future comparison.
What to inspect in the product images
The photographed item is part of the specification. With 1 image indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier BLI5936.
A disciplined final review
- Match the full title and BLI5936.
- Confirm the selected variant and displayed quantity.
- Review the exact image set for the distinguishing details named above.
- Resolve every missing fit, scale, material or compatibility point from current instructions.
- Check live price and availability immediately before ordering.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Broadway Limited Model Trains
Recording this product accurately
After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, item number BLI5936, selected option and one clear image with the project or collection record. Add notes about fit, assembly, condition or performance only after they are observed on this exact item.
This separates verified ownership evidence from later opinion and makes a replacement or repeat purchase much easier.
Gift considerations
As a gift, Broadway Limited HO PRR P5a Boxcab #4728 Paragon3 Sound/DCC – 5936 is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.
Final identity questions
What identifies this exact product?
The complete title, BLI5936, vendor Broadway Limited Imports, product type HO Scale Electric Locomotive and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.
What is still unconfirmed?
Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.
Where should the purchase decision be finalized?
Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.
Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, item number BLI5936, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.
Review the live Broadway Limited HO PRR P5a Boxcab #4728 Paragon3 Sound/DCC – 5936 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Product-specific handoff notes
Anyone using this guide later should begin with BLI5936 and the full name Broadway Limited HO PRR P5a Boxcab #4728 Paragon3 Sound/DCC – 5936. The record identifies Broadway Limited Imports as the vendor and HO Scale Electric Locomotive as the product type. Recheck those details whenever the item is compared with another listing, because punctuation or abbreviated names can hide meaningful release differences.
When the item enters a project or collection, note the date, observed condition, included pieces and any fit or setup result. Photograph modifications before and after they are made. These notes should describe this example only. Keeping them attached to the exact item number preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.
